Prediction markets, tokenised equities, cross-market investing reshape market activity
Prediction market sports volume has grown roughly 200x over the past two years, with monthly sports volume now exceeding $20-billion. This is one of the headline findings from a Binance Research market insight examining prediction market expansion, tokenised equity...
SA’s SMEs need relief from ever-rising compliance costs
A recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has spotlighted South Africa’s business environment - and warned that regulatory complexity and administrative inefficiencies are constraining business growth and limiting job creation. For small and...
Government defence spending impacts the Space Economy
Governments around the world made a global public investment of €119-billion in the space economy in 2025. This reflected a slight 3% decline from 2024, driven by US defence budget changes and flat NASA funding – despite European space budgets growing by 12% to...
A forged PhD reached a listed boardroom. How?
On 1 June 2026, the Financial Services Tribunal dismissed an application to overturn sanctions against a former independent non-executive director of a JSE-listed technology group. The Tribunal sided with the JSE, confirming a R500 000 fine and a 10-year...
ITU’s Partner2Connect reaches milestone for universal connectivity
The UN agency for digital technologies, ITU, says its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition has surpassed $100-billion in commitments - exceeding a milestone in the international effort to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide. With...
TCS in new deal to transform ABB’s global network operations
In a multi-million rand, multi-year deal, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has upped its collaboration with ABB from managing infrastructure and applications, to delivering end-to-end global network operations through an integrated network-as-a-service model. As part...
Don’t get caught offside as World Cup concludes
Cybersecurity and privacy experts are raising concerns around the growing trend of sports fans using generative AI to create World Cup-related images, mock-ups, predictions, and social media content - while offering new ways for supporters to engage with major...
Surplus-food supplier Refreshi saves consumers and retailers millions
South Africans have saved R12,5-million on groceries while preventing 200 000 meals from ending up in landfill through Refreshi, a local startup that built a surplus-food marketplace that has expanded from just 35 partner stores to 700 nationwide in the space of a...
SA sports clubs under cyberthreat – and the consequences could be severe
South Africa’s sporting communities – from running clubs, cycling groups, school and club teams, even provincial federations - are under threat from cybercriminals as they grow in scale, professionalism and digital dependence. Cybercriminals have discovered that...
Applications open for Mr Price Foundation’ Bindzu Youth Fund
Mr Price Foundation has opened applications for the second cohort of the Bindzu Youth Fund. Young entrepreneurs from across South Africa are invited to apply for the business development programme, which provides emerging businesses with access to skills, networks and...
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Securing the enterprise software fabric: A blueprint for open source
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Integration, not innovation, is the real digital challenge for governments
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What rising electricity tariffs and slow grid reform mean for supply chains
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Senior Software Developer (C#) – CH1252
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join our diverse team of C# developers. They are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
C# Developer – Gauteng East Rand
Logistics and Distributions company with international footprints is looking for a Senior C# Developer to join their permanent team in the East of Johannesburg We are looking for a Senior developer with proficiency in Web and Windows services, strong RestAPI & MS...
Senior Software Developer (C#) – CH1252 – Western Cape De Waterkant
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join our diverse team of C# developers. They are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
Power BI Developer
New job opportunity available - Power BI Developer (mid-level) position with IT consulting firm based on the East Rand. All applications welcome that meet the minimum 3 years experience with solid skills in SQL, Power BI data models, development and deploy qualified...
Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
New job opportunity available - Power BI Developer (mid-level) position with IT consulting firm based on the East Rand. All applications welcome that meet the minimum 3 years experience with solid skills in SQL, Power BI data models, development and deploy qualified...
Support Engineer (Shift based – 24/7 Environment) Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading industrial IoT company in South Africa, specializing in AI-enhanced solutions for digital productivity, workplace safety, and employee healthcare. They are seeking a Support Engineer who will be responsible to facilitate successful...
Senior Data Engineers (Databricks, AWS, DBT) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Lead the design, development and operation of enterprise-grade data engineering solutions. Ensure the availability, quality, security and scalability of data pipelines and platforms, while mentoring engineers and embedding best practices aligned to enterprise data...
Software Quality Engineer (JIRA & Xray) (Remote) – Western Cape De Waterkant
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in Customer Engagement Tech seeks a highly experience and self-driven Software Quality Engineer to join its Agile team where you will play a crucial role ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of its software products. You will...
Business Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a SAP SuccessFactors Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape Contract Type: Full-time Role OverviewThe SAP SuccessFactors Business Analyst bridges...
QA Automation Engineer – Stellenbosch (In Office / Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast growing AgriTech development company with offices Stellenbosch, is seeking an Operations Systems Analyst to join their team. They are on the hunt for an Intermediate Automation Test Engineer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the...
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